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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1955

Page

2

Tiny Tot Co expands with six point men scheme

In Athens a new Tiny Tot Manufacturing Co plant near Pane Fusasant is reported. Owner Merrill Adkins leads a small team including Phyllis Jean Abbott and Margaret Ann Stubbins. The firm produces baby kits and green lamb skin shoes, with goods leased to retailers by Galli Merrill Adkins.

Tiny Tot Manufactring Co Point Pleasant Ferent Tiny Tot Co Galli- Merrill Adkins Aix Ices Ieee Gay Adkins Phyllis Jean Abbott Margaret Ann Stubbins Harley Hartley

Band Directors Complete Plans for State Festival

West Virginia Band Festival organizers in Huntington set concerts for Class C at 7 30 p m at the High School auditorium and City Hall, followed by Class B and then Class A performances. Rehearsals Thursday and a downtown parade Saturday will showcase 85 bands for state ratings. C R Yoho of Point Pleasant chairs Class B and acts as master of ceremonies.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Huntington Gand Charleston C. R. Yoho Yono Iocal Huntington Central High School City Hall Yoho

License Lost For Drinking In West Virginia

A 22 year old Bidwell Ohio motorist Clarence H Roush was fined 50 dollars and costs after a drinking driving case. His West Virginia license was revoked for six months and he was committed to Mason County for nonpayment. Officer Granville Hill arrested Roush and was fined 10 dollars for intoxication. Grover Henry 39 of Point Pleasant posted bond to keep the peace as sheriff’s department pursued the case.

Point Pleasant Bidwell Ohio Justice of the Peace A.M Goodwin Clarence H. Roush West Virginia Roush Mason County Rancel Granville Hill Grover “Henry Sheriff's Department

Banquet Planned by FFA Chapter Officials Name Officers

The FFA group will hold Friday a banquet with the highlight the presentation to outstanding members. Clifford Dunn, adviser and high school vocational agriculture teacher, leads the chapter. Officers Richard Austin president WiIe Bauer vice president Che Stephenson secretary Clair Cottrill treasurer. Home economics girls under Mrs Grant Stanley and Miss Clara Granam will prepare and serve the banquet.

America Bos Char F. Clifford Dunn Richard Austin Wi Ie Bauer Che Stephenson Clair Cottrill Grant Stanley Clara Granam

Funeral services for Daniel Webster i fen

Funeral services for Daniel Webster of Buffalo were held at Wal Street with the Rev. S TM Eilen officiating. The mortal was laid in the church cemetery. Mrs Walker, a retired farmer, passed Saturday. He was an uncle of Rance Ividen of St.

Point Pleasant Daniel Webster Fen Buffalo Wal Sturek S ™ Eilen Maral Walker Bultais Rance Ividen Ain ‘St

Moose Charges Ranger on Forest Road

A bull moose, bored by being followed, charged Ranger W D Carringer along a forest road in front of a tiger's pickup. The moose, antlerless for the season, lowered its head and charged but Ward Carringer waited with a smile. The encounter ended when the moose fled after the headlights.

Tiger W. D. Carringer Humbi

Navy Halts Showings of New Weapons Equipment

Washington reports the Navy has halted all public showings of new weapons and equipment in response to a March 29 directive from Secretary of Defense Wilson. The pause aims to tighten control over the release of military information.

Washington Navy Defense Wilson

Point Pleasant Boat Club plans dock site at Old Town Creek

Over 20 people attended the second meeting of the Point Pleasant Boat Club Priday at Marietta Manufacturing Co. discussions focused on securing a suitable boat dock site. A potential location on Old Town Creek was under consideration with dredging needed to improve access. Monroe Chase chaired the planning committee.

Point Pleasant Point Pheasant Boat Club Marietta Manufacturing Co Old Town Creek Monroe Chase

Uni President Predicts TV Classes

Pt Pleasant social notes report the Sunday wedding of Mise Rodgers to Frederick Nibert at Heights EUB Church. The ceremony featured a white lace gown, a two bow back cummerbund, and a white Bible. Attendants included Mrs. Robert Woods as matron of honor and ushers from Huntington. The couple planned to reside near Roswell New Mexico after Mr Nibert’s Air Base assignment.

Traffic Surveys Set For Route 17 and 21 Patrols

West Virginia state police launch traffic surveys on Route 17 in Mason County and Route 21, with checks starting this week. Officers will stop every vehicle at random and ask starting point and destination, aided by two MT men from other posts. A regular crew will operate in shifts to cover routes 21 and 35, as the northern extension plans unfold.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Mason County Mont Tshtabe Tipline Dotlee

Gallipolis Wedding Details of Mise Martyn von Onner Anne Cloud

The wedding of Mise Martyn von Onner Anne Cloud daughter of Mr and Mrs J Cloud took place at Vinton Methodist Church at 230 pm with Best Man John Wray 6 and ushers Harry J Richardson Lieut Harry C Reichardson 410 West Race Street Gallipolis. Mrs Cloud wore navy while Miss Barbara Bevington wore blue lace. The ceremony featured organ music and white palms with a pink rose bouquet for the bride who carried a white orchid on her Bible. A reception followed at the bride’s home with cake as centerpiece and vocal solos by Mrs John Wildman of Troy. The couple will reside at 125% wort Street Troy.

Mise Martyn von Onner Anne Jane Cloud John Wray J. Harley Cloud Vinton, Troy Harry J. Richardson Harder Columbus Harry C. Richard Keith Thomas Gallipolis West Race Street Cloud Navy Troy Vinton Methodist John Wildman Troy White Palms W. Quickle Vinton Wort Street Vinton High School John Jay Estey Barbara Bevington Weil Gloria Smith Margie Cloud Noel Boyle Joe John Jones Carl Addis Gress Steve Thomas Dayton Roy Moomaw A. le Horton Bellville Gr. Cherp Fayettesville W. Va Forrest Thomas

Police Probe Theft of $40 at Vine Street Station

Investigating break in at Cremeens Sterlit filling station on Vine Street early Sunday. About $40 in cash may have been taken from the cash register after burglars forced a rear door and unlocked it from inside. Police are reviewing clues and canvassing nearby witnesses.

Morean Rites Tuesday at Providence Baptist Church

Funeral service for John Morgan will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Providence Baptist Church in Gallipolis with burial in Buck Ridge Cemetery. The service honors the long time resident and community member who passed away recently. Immediate family and friends are invited to attend the ceremony and graveside rites.

Gallipolis John Morgan Providence Baptist Church Buck Ridge Ceme

River Traffic Drops Through Night On Ohio River

Water levels fall as river traffic recedes with dams down and multiple boats reporting readings from Gallipolis to Cincinnati. At Gallipolis roller dam readings show 18.4 feet on the upper gauge and 34 feet in the rollers while Montgom ery and Point Pleasant report varied depths. Several craft including the Jerry Bosworth and Criss Jr pass lower reaches, with crews noting barge movements, while the Monongahela and Kanawha river sections show lower stages. In Gallia County the Washington Gym hosts a high school Junior-Senior dance with about 230 students in attendance and a large decorative water color display on gym walls.

Gallipolis Montgomery Point’ Pleasant Pomeroy T. G. Gerow Keystone Mononga Kanawha Onden Chambersburg Central Durant Ro H Onecrthy Thompson QU Uadev Portsmouth Keele Vanceburg Beow Gallipolis Bruce Pam Maysville Rand Sincinnati Washington Sonom Gallia Academy High Eugene Rees Bobby Smeltner Karen Davis Sue Neal

Birth of a son celebrated at a faculty gathering

A Pleasant area event reports the birth of a son on Saturday morning. Faculty advisers and many teachers attended, with Mr Ruth Gillingham and others singing, while Mrs Vernon Ave and Mr Aldeth Robinson noted as grandparents. Grandparents Mrs Elsie Lusk and Mrs Frank Rifle also mentioned. Several local families and parents were present. Dayton guests, Mr and Mrs W Harvey Miles, joined as the tale extends to Local social notes. State Highway Patrolman C L Woggs is on vacation until next Monday.

Ruth Gillingham Karen Davis Power Roup Eleanor Eb S¢Ry Buster Rifle Elsie Lusk Robert Adkins Jefferson Wiliams Frank The Lance

World's Smallest Daily Enlarged With Letterhead Size

Sayon North Carolina The Try on Daily Bulletin long known as the world smallest daily will be enlarged The editor owner Seth M Vining says the Bulletin started January 32 1928 and will feature a larger page with more type and a refreshed look reflecting its 21 year run as a tiny local paper.

Sayon N. C—U Bulletin Seth M. Vining The

Civil Service Jobs Offered in Free Guide Ad

Citizens are urged to apply for government work with annual salaries up to 4205 dollars. The ad promises thousands of appointments and invites readers to request a free guide listing Civil Service positions by sending a card to a box in Athens.

U.S Univer Athens Messeger

George Erit Dies at 86 in Gallia County

George Erit 86 of Northup Route died at 6 40 p m Sunday at his home on Route 175 between Patriot and Route 141 after four weeks bedfast Born May 30 1868 at Patriot to Henry and Henrietta Wood Erit he was the last survivor of his family He married Anna Champer January 15 1896 Six surviving children Cora Davis Roma Northup Cecil Mossbarger Floyd Erit George Brit and Millard Brit Eleven grandchildren eight great grandchildren Friends may call after 7 30 p m today services Friday at Patriot Methodist Church officiated by Rev P A Casto and Rev Bart V Cremeens with interment Salem Cemetery

Gallipolis George Erit Northup Patriot Henry Henrietta Wood Erit Rocky Fork Bogus Bogis Anna Champer Robert Erit Cora Davis Mex Rose Roma) Northup Cecil Mossbarger Gage Floyd Erit Redney George Brit Athens Millard Brit Patriot ‘Methodist Church P. A. Casto Bart V. Cremeens Salem Cemetery

Bond Posted After Crash in Gallipolis Court

Wilbur A. Shreeve, 32, of Columbus posted 50 bond Sunday for his appearance today in Gallipolis Municipal Court on a city police charge of failure to yield the right of way after a collision on Eastern Ave near Smithers St. Police said Shreeve was driving south and turned left into a fishing station, striking Joseph Willard, 49, of Charleston. Shreeve's damage was estimated at 100 dollars and Willard's at 300.

vAvel Polio Mena Wilbur A. Shreeve Columbus Gallipolis Eastern Ave Smithers St Shreve Northbend Joseph Willard Charleston Shreeve Willard

Woman Held for Ohio On Count of Stabbing

POINT PLEASANT Nora Turner aged 42 of First Street is held by Mason County Sheriff's Department for Ohio authorities on a charge of stabbing with intent to wound. Also jailed in the county is Homer Miller 29 of New Haven charged with orderly conduct. Police Chief W. T. Maisen?

Point Pleasant Nora ‘Turner First St Mason County Sheriffs Department Ohio County Homer Miller New Haven Mason W. T

Waterloo Native Dies in Montana Passes of Mrs Herbert Belcher

Waterloo native Mrs Herbert Belcher formerly Bene Meas, died last week in Montana. She was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Mossman in Waterloo. Her father in law was a physician at Flag Springs.

Gallipolis Herbert Belcher Montana Waterloo Charles Mossman Flag Springs

Three People Hurt In Gallipolis Traffic Accidents

Over the weekend five Route 7 crashes near Gallipolis injure three people. Kenneth Woods and Dorothy Hart suffer a neck strain after a rear collision. William Sulter cited for following too closely. At 1.7 miles north of Pomeroy Troy Ohlinger Jr and Marshall Proutman collide as Ohlinger turns west. no injuries reported. Robert McCoy sustains contusions when rear ended by Leonard Glover, Thelma Porth suffers a fractured leg. Glover charged with operating under the influence and jailed for municipal court hearing.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Kenneth T. Woods Galpolis William E. Sulter Columbus Dorothy Hart Huntington Sulter Galipolie Pomeroy Troy Ohlinger, Jr Marshall Proutman Clears Ville Meigs Meigs Countine Gaba Robert C. McCoy Leonard H. Glover McCoy Thelma Porth Hober ‘Hosps Huntington Hospital Glover

Referendum On Schools Set June 7

Gallia County voters will decide June 7 on two proposed consolidations of school districts. One merger would join Vines-idwell Springfield with Cadmus Centerville Greenfield Perry and Walnut in another would combine Jolie Creek district and related bonds totaling $922.00 and $114,000 at nearby districts. A May 12 meeting will solicit bids on ballots for the special votes.

Sallipolis Gallia County Greet ‘Vocal

Dr Wiseman Dies at 67 in Columbus Hospital

Dr Orlyn Le Wiseman 67, Jeffersonville trained physician for 25 years, died Friday at White Cross Hospital Columbus. Survived by widow Pearle Bradshaw. daughters Mrs Carl Grunewald and Mrs Edward Marshall. sisters Mrs G Reuben Phillips and Mrs Edwin Davis. parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Wiseman. Last rites set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Morrow Funeral Home Jeffersonville.

GaLaruLis Orlyn le Wiseman G. Reuben Phillips Smoky Row Road Gallia County White Cross Hospital Co.lumbus Waterloo Wiseman Jeffersonville Ohio Lewis A. Wiseman Gal-lipolis Vinton St Pearle Bradshaw Arabia Lawrence County Carl Grunewald Columbus Edward Marshall Inglewood Calif Edwin Davis Oak Hill Morrow Funeral Jeffersonvill Ronton

Two Motorists Charged With Reckless Operation

Gallipolis city police charged two motorists with reckless operation over the weekend. Both were docketed in 23 and Columbus posted $25 bond for appearance before Municipal Judge William H. Janes.

Gallipolis Columbus William H. Janes

Two Delegates to Youth Conclave At Ohio Wesleyan

Freddy Miller and Richard North of the Methodist Church's MYP Sunday joined about 900 delegates at the second annual Ohio Conference for youth in Gray Chapel on the Ohio Wesleyan University campus, Del. They were accompanied by Rev. Paul M. Nijwander, who sang in the ministers choir under director Rev W. Scott Westerman, former Grace Church pastor now at Hillsboro.

Gallipolis Freddy Miller Richard North Methodist Church Ohio Gray Chapel Ohio Wesleyan University Del Paul M. Nijwander W. Scott’ Westerman Grace Church Hillsboro

Marshall Rites Held for Kathryn Connolly Marshall of Granville

Last rites were held Sunday afternoon in Point Pleasant for Kathryn Connolly Marshall of Granville. Mrs. Marshall, who died Saturday, was born at Leon to the late Charley Connolly and his wife. She lived at Leon for several years.

Point Pleasant Kathryn Connolly Marshall Granville

Stolen Car Found After Funeral in Crown City

State highway patrol reports a car stolen last week from Lesta Ingram of Washington state was recovered Saturday near Ripley, following a Crown City funeral. The vehicle was located by patrol units and identified as the stolen car tied to the Washington owner.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Surday Ripley Lesta Ingram Washington, Wa Crown City

Unsafe Driving Cited in Saturday Fine

Gary L Cradl lipolis was fined by municipal authorities on a state highway patrol charge of unsafe operation. RAND GIVES PROGRAM POINT PLEASANT The Point Pleasant Senior High School band presented the program at the weekly convocation at Rio Grande College this morning.

Gary L. Cradlipolis RAND Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Senior High School Rio Grande College

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